Vikings stadium to feature 200,000 square feet of clear glass

Though environmentalists fear thousands of birds will die when they collide with the invisible walls.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 11, 2014

Looking for a construction job in Colorado? There's an app for that

Industry leaders launched a mobile app and website to connect Coloradans with construction jobs.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 11, 2014

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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What areas of the U.S. are hardest hit by worker shortages?

Some regions are struggling more than others to meet the demand for trade professionals.

By Mattie Quinn • Sept. 10, 2014

So why are there so few women in construction?

Despite a desperate need for labor, the building industry lags in hiring female workers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 10, 2014

Former Fed chair calls construction 'dead in the water'

Alan Greenspan says a sluggish housing market is hindering America’s economic recovery

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 10, 2014

Home Depot confirms theft of credit card numbers

Contractors are not liable for unauthorized charges resulting from a malware attack on the chain’s computer network.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 9, 2014

The downside of the upswing

A severe labor shortage is limiting the pace of construction and causing other problems.  

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 8, 2014

Construction workers come forward as witnesses to Michael Brown shooting

The anonymous eyewitnesses saw part of the incident from a nearby job site.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014

Construction employment reaches 5-year high

Unemployment in the industry is so low that building companies can’t find enough employees.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014

Wall Street banks predict interest hike by spring

Even modest increases could dampen home sales, especially in high-rent cities.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014

Outraged Turks protest after 10 construction workers die

Demonstrators accuse the government of murder, citing lax safety enforcement on job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014

Dallas could require rest periods, drinking water on job sites

The City Council is considering an ordinance after a survey showed 30% of crews get no breaks.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014

Need skilled workers? Find them at drag races

A Missouri builder is recruiting race car mechanics and techs for jobs in construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014

Most construction workers who lost jobs during recession have been rehired

The demand for skilled labor still exceeds supply, forcing some contractors to turn down jobs.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014

UK construction sector sees steady improvement

Still, building can’t keep pace with demand, especially in the housing market.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014

Funny signs warn drivers to steer clear of construction on Pacific Coast Highway

Missives like 'Mama says are we having fun yet?' aren’t helping business while the road is torn up.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014

As more firms pay laborers under the table, an underground economy emerges

One-sixth of California’s construction workers are off the books or misclassified.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014

Construction of hush-hush Apple headquarters caught on camera by drone

Viewers say the $5 billion building looks like a spaceship.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014

Residential, commercial construction spending increase in July

Economists predict steady activity throughout 2014, which also points to a much healthier economy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014

Economists: Strong US job growth will spur home sales

Housing analysts say slowly rising interest rates won’t dampen the trend.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 1, 2014

NC construction-site theft gets attention, especially at a new 'cop shop'

Outside Raleigh, N.C, police were adamant about catching a man they say took $1,000 worth of copper from a construction site.

By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 28, 2014

Lending for all types of construction is rising slowly, FDIC reports

Outstanding construction loans for all types of projects rose 4% from the first quarter to stand at $223.2 billion on June 30.

By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 28, 2014

Construction costs rising less steeply, but pressure remains

Study found there is an extra level of difficulty with concrete supply and demand in the Gulf Coast area.

By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014

Survey: 25% of firms rejected work due to labor shortages in 2013-14

While construction hires continue to be on the rise, study found that a quarter of contractors had to skip jobs in the past 12 months.

By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014

Construction firms dominate OSHA severe violator list

More than half of the 75 new companies on OSHA's watch list are construction firms.

By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014